advanced

[ ad-vanst, -vahnst ]

adjective

1. placed ahead or forward:

   with one foot advanced.

2. ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.:

   an advanced class in Spanish;

   to take a course in advanced mathematics;

   Our plans are too advanced to make the change now.

3. pertaining to or embodying ideas, practices, attitudes, etc., taken as being more enlightened or liberal than the standardized, established, or traditional:

   advanced theories of child care;

   the more advanced members of the artistic community.

4. far along in time:

   the advanced age of most senators.

advanced

/ ədˈvɑːnst /

adjective

1. being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etc

   advanced studies

2. having reached a comparatively late stage

   a man of advanced age

3. ahead of the times

   advanced views on religion

Other Words From

• well-ad·vanced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of advanced¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; advance + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The report says the cyber-attackers used advanced methods to remain anonymous, working in a way and on a scale "typical of state-sponsored actors".

From BBC

By using advanced 3D-printing technology, the team have developed a biomimetic material that mimics the porous structure and chemical composition of coral-converted bone graft substitute, blending perfectly with human bone and offering several incredible benefits:

From Science Daily

She said they should receive support to help them make the transition to similar jobs in renewable energy, infrastructure development and advanced manufacturing.

From Los Angeles Times

However, recent research suggests that it has a more advanced function than that.

From Science Daily

But this week, after the Biden administration broadened its restrictions on advanced technology that could be sent to China, Beijing announced sweeping retaliation in a single day.

From New York Times

Related Words

• leading
• progressive
• state-of-the-art